EU Extends Russia Hybrid-Activity Sanctions Through October 2027
BRUSSELS: The European Union has extended its restrictive measures against individuals and entities it holds responsible for Russia’s destabilising activities...
UNESCO Warns of Global Teacher Shortage as World Needs 50 Million More Educators by 2030
PARIS: The world is facing a major shortage of teachers, with new UNESCO data warning that an additional 50 million...
Malaysia Pushes for Myanmar’s ASEAN Reintegration During Landmark Min Aung Hlaing Visit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has signalled its willingness to support Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),...
UNESCO and ICESCO Expand Global Partnership on Education, Science and Artificial Intelligence
PARIS: UNESCO and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) have strengthened their institutional partnership through a new...
Vatican Diplomat Begins Historic Pakistan Visit as Both Sides Mark 75 Years of Relations
ISLAMABAD: A senior Vatican diplomat has arrived in Pakistan for a landmark three-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties, promoting...
700,000-Year-Old Elephant Tooth Reveals a Lost Green World Shared by Early Humans
NORTHERN ISRAEL: A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back around 700,000 years has given scientists an extraordinary glimpse into an...
China and France Set for Strategic Talks as Beijing and EU Navigate Growing Trade Tensions
BEIJING: China and France are preparing for a new round of high-level strategic dialogue as the two countries seek closer...
Shreyas Iyer Climbs to Career-Best No. 7 in T20I Rankings as Shubman Gill Holds ODI Crown
DUBAI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has made a major jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, moving 18...
Togo Leader to Visit China as Beijing Seeks to Deepen Strategic Ties With Africa
BEIJING: Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, is set to make an official visit to China...
Mitchell Starc Compares Australia’s Tough Cricket Mission to Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam
DURBAN: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has described the national team’s upcoming 12-month cricket schedule as one of the most...
UN Chief and Pakistan PM Discuss Regional Peace, Diplomacy and the Future of Multilateralism
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have held high-level talks in Islamabad focusing on...
Manchester City Return to Anfield Under Intense Spotlight After Financial Verdict
LIVERPOOL: Manchester City will return to Premier League action this weekend with their highly anticipated trip to Liverpool, but the...
UN Leadership Race Enters a Crucial Phase as Seven Candidates Face Tough Global Questions
The race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has entered a critical stage, with seven candidates remaining...
NBA and FIBA Push Ahead With European League Despite EuroLeague Setback
GENEVA: The National Basketball Association and the International Basketball Federation have reaffirmed their plans to establish a new professional men's...
IndiGo Patna-Lucknow Flight Suffers Nose Damage Amid Severe Weather, All 110 on Board Safe
An IndiGo flight operating from Patna to Lucknow encountered severe weather during its journey on Wednesday, with the aircraft's nose...
Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has reportedly died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest, bringing an...
States Raise Concerns Over Proposed GST Arrest Powers Changes
A fresh dispute has emerged over proposed changes to the enforcement powers available to tax authorities under India's Goods and...
Opposition Leaders Protest Against Election Chief, Raising Fresh Political Tensions in India
India's political opposition intensified its campaign against the country's election authorities as opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, participated...
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline for Fourth Consecutive Week
India's foreign exchange reserves have declined for a fourth consecutive week, reflecting changes in the country's external financial position amid...
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Attends New Delhi Conference on Women and Child Development
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and Hot news New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, October 8, 2026: Odisha is placing greater emphasis on...
Indian Stock Market Faces Pressure as Oil Prices Rise and Investors Assess Economic Outlook
Indian equity markets came under pressure as investors assessed rising crude oil prices, global market uncertainty and the latest signals...
Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as Middle East Supply Risks Intensify
Global oil prices climbed above the $100-per-barrel level as renewed security concerns in the Middle East raised fears about disruptions...
Odisha Wins Wind India 2026 Award for Leadership in Wind Energy De-risking
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and Hot news Bhubaneswar, October 8, 2026: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in...
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls to Two-Month Low Amid Regional Tensions
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in around two months as security concerns...
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Injure 36 as Yemen Conflict Escalates
Three people were killed and 36 others injured after Houthi forces launched attacks targeting two major airports in Saudi Arabia,...
North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Proposed Medical Assistance
North Korea has rejected a proposed medical assistance package from South Korea, with a senior North Korean official describing the...
U.S. Government and Biohub Launch Major AI-Biology Research Initiative
The U.S. government is joining forces with the Chan Zuckerberg-backed Biohub Network on an ambitious initiative aimed at using artificial...
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Expands as Health Authorities Face New Challenges
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing renewed challenges as an Ebola outbreak continues to affect...
New York Offers Federal Support as Measles Cases Continue to Rise
New York is receiving an offer of federal assistance as health officials work to contain a growing measles outbreak that...
WHO Seeks More Information From Russia After Siberian Lab Worker Dies
The World Health Organization is seeking additional information from Russian authorities following the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia...
Thailand Attracts Major Japanese Investment as High-Tech Industrial Partnership Expands
Thailand is strengthening its economic partnership with Japan as Japanese companies show growing interest in expanding investment in the country's...
Fiji Faces Growing Risk From More Powerful Tropical Cyclones as Climate Changes
Fiji could face a growing threat from extremely powerful tropical cyclones as climate change alters weather patterns and ocean conditions...
New Research Examines How Fire Management and Climate Change Influence Australia’s Bushfire Risk
New research into Australia's bushfire history has highlighted the complex relationship between climate change, land management and the frequency and...
Earth’s Atmosphere Records Exceptionally High Moisture Levels in September
The amount of moisture held in Earth's atmosphere reached an unusually high level in September, providing another indication of how...
Samsung Forecasts Record Profit as AI Chip Demand Drives Memory Business
Samsung Electronics is heading toward one of the strongest quarterly performances in its history as surging demand for artificial intelligence...
Antarctica’s Largest Penguin Colony Records Dramatic Population Decline
One of the world's largest colonies of chinstrap penguins has experienced a dramatic decline in population, raising fresh concerns about...
Pacific Nations Demand Faster Climate Action to Protect the 1.5°C Goal
Pacific island nations and other countries have intensified calls for stronger global action on climate change, warning that the world...
Asian Markets Face Pressure as Rising Bond Yields and AI Financing Concerns Weigh on Investors
Asian financial markets came under pressure as investors assessed rising government bond yields, higher borrowing costs and growing concerns surrounding...
India Calls for a Bigger Global Role in AI Safety Rules
India has called for a broader international consultation on artificial intelligence safety regulations, arguing that the development of global AI...
U.S. Stocks Retreat as Rising Treasury Yields Increase Pressure on Markets
U.S. stock markets pulled back as investors reacted to a sharp rise in Treasury yields and reassessed the outlook for...